The BEMA Podcast
321: The Forgotten Women of the Tanakh
Mar 9, 2023
Brent Billings, Elle Grover Fricks, and Josh Bossé discuss overlooked women in the Tanakh, exploring symbolism of names, Genealogy of Two Lemchs, female roles in the Tabernacle, and tension between human finiteness and experiencing God's glory.
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Quick takeaways
- Women in the Tanakh served as powerful messengers, challenging traditional gender roles.
- The use of mirrors by women in warfare symbolizes their role as heralds of important news.
Deep dives
Female Messengers in Ancient Israel
Women serving as military figures, wielding power in spreading messages, are highlighted. The podcast delves into the significance of the word 'Bashaar,' indicating female heralds of good news in ancient Israel. It challenges traditional interpretations, presenting a new perspective on women's roles as evangelists announcing important news.
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